HRIS Specialist

Title: HRIS Specialist

Position #: 01137

Salary Range: $72,200.00 - $93,900.00

Location: Mechanicsville

Our Vision

To bring good spirits and excellent service to Virginia.

Our Mission

To strengthen the Commonwealth through public safety, education and revenue derived from the responsible regulation and sale of alcoholic beverages.

Our Values

Accountability—Service—Integrity—Performance Excellence

Join our team crafted of Virginia's Top Shelf Talent!

Virginia ABC is currently seeking applicants for the HRIS Specialist role. This position supports the Senior HRIS Analyst in administering HR applications for a workforce of over 4,000 employees. The HRIS Specialist is expected to handle daily administrative tasks, monitor and respond to internal customer support tickets, run ad-hoc SQL queries, track software application releases and assist in documenting requirements for application enhancements.

The ideal candidate will have excellent time management and communication skills, proven experience tracking multiple projects or work initiatives, readily takes initiative, and is committed to improving the user experience.

In keeping with the mission of the Authority, the role promotes excellent customer service and cost-effective solutions through effective consultative services, excellent communications and collegial relationships.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities Include:

• Working knowledge of SQL with demonstrated ability to write SQL queries within relational databases.
• Abiltiy to understand technical documentation pertaining to APIs, file feeds, and database tables.
• Familiarity with the software development lifecycle.
• Experience using a ticketing system (Jira, ServiceNow, Cherwell).
• Provide technical support, troubleshooting, and guidance to HR system users.
• Manage permissions, access, and similar system operations and settings for HR system users.
• Assist in documenting business requirements for application enhancements and communicating with stakeholders.
• Assist in user acceptance testing and post-release testing.
• Assist with internal audits to ensure data integrity.
• Participate in project planning, management, and review of activities related to policy changes.

Minimum Qualifications

• Experience in a fast-paced office environment.
• Two or more years in a professional role supporting software applications.
• Experience partnering with information technology professionals to document requirements and conducting user acceptance testing.
• Demonstrate best practices for auditing applications for data integrity, data quality, user access, and user role provisioning.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience as an administrator of an HR Information System.
• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Human Resources, Business Administration, other related fields, or 4 years of related Human Resources experience.
• HRIS, Information Technology, and/or HR related certification or extensive professional experience
• Familiarity with human resources policies, procedures, and best practices.

We offer:

• Excellent work/life balance
• Paid Time Off (PTO) earned every two weeks worked and 14 paid holidays
• Affordable healthcare with employer contributions
• Virginia Retirement System (VRS) benefits
• College Tuition Reimbursement program

Virginia ABC employees are covered under the Commonwealth’s benefits package and VRS. However, authority employees are exempt from the Virginia Personnel Act and the Virginia Public Procurement Act.
The Virginia Alcoholic Beverage Control Authority does not provide sponsorship. We are an equal opportunity employer without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, political affiliation, veteran status or disability. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service alumni are encouraged to apply. ABC will provide, if requested, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of accommodation in order to provide access to the application and/or interview process. The selected candidate must pass a criminal background check.

VA ABC is a Military-Friendly Employer, is V3 Certified, and embraces Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

For full consideration, all applicants must fully complete all sections of the online application. A resume will not substitute for an incomplete application.

Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws: Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) Know Your Rights Poster ; and Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA)
We are an equal opportunity employer without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, political affiliation, veteran status, or disability. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service alumni are encouraged to apply.

ABC will provide, if requested, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of accommodation in order to provide access to the application and/or interview process.

All employment offers are contingent upon compliance with Form I-9 completion timeliness and confirmation of employment authorization by E-Verify and criminal history record checks are required prior to employment.

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS to get their Certificate of Disability. If you need to get a Certificate of Disability, use this link: DARS or call DARS at 800- 552-5019